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Assessing impact and the Public Sector Equality Duty: An eight step guide for public authorities in Scotland

Last Updated
17 December 2025
Source
Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)

Resource Tags

Content Types:

Guidance Manual

Relevant Driver(s):

1. Strengthening leadership 2. Developing accountability and transparency 3. Ensuring effective regulatory and policy environment 4. Using evidence and experience 6. Improving capacity

Specific Action(s):

1D. Ensure compliance with legal obligations 2D. Report on progress regularly 3A. Understand legal obligations 3B. Develop equality and human rights policies

Implementation Levels:

Development

Prior Knowledge Required:

Basic

Organisation Size:

Large Medium Small

Sector:

Culture and Heritage Education Emergency Services Environment Government Health and social care Housing Justice Local authorities Transport

Role:

Analysts Equality/Diversity/Human Rights Specialists Policy Officers/Makers Procurement Staff Senior Leaders/Management

Resource content

An eight-step guide showing Scottish public authorities how to assess whether their policies and practices affect different groups fairly, including legal requirements and practical steps.

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